The “Aerie Echoes” Yearbook collection consists of the 1946-1947 yearbook for Lanier School in Maryville, Tennessee. It includes photographs of the students, administration, activities, clubs/organizations, and more.

This collection consists of a pamphlet titled Alcoa's Hydroelectric Developments in the Smoky Mountains. The pamphlet describes development of the Alcoa Aluminum Company's hydroelectric plants in the Smoky Mountains. Also included are two photographs, one of the Cheoah Development and one of the Narrows created by the Calderwood Dam.

This pamphlet by J. Elmer Housley covers the history of Tapoco, Inc., a subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of America, and its developments in the Appalachian Mountains from 1910 to 1945. It also discusses the terrain of the Appalachian Mountains, as well as the history of the area beginning in 1540.

This ledger documents the accounts of Maryville lawyer Charles T. Cates between 1866 and 1876. In each record, Cates lists the name of his client, describes the services he performed, and indicates how much he charged. An index (arranged by the client's last name) appears on the first few pages of the book.

The hand-written document from 1881 is a charter for Grindstaff’s School-House in Blount County, TN. Signed by the Secretary of State for Tennessee, David A. Nunn (1833-1918), the charter or legal contract between “The Corporation” and the school-house detailed the rules and regulations of their cooperation.

This collection includes two account books of Dr. John W. Cates. The first book dates from July 1863 to April 1865. The second book dates from September 1878 to October 1881. The books are handwritten, and they include names and costs of his services.

The weekly minutes of Kinzel Springs Union Church's Sunday School in Blount County, Tennessee from 1912 to 1916.

This letter from an unknown author to a sister, Bettie Bruner, describes the author's life in Clear Creek, Tennessee during the Civil War. It relates news of the family and mentions several military events.